beta version 6.008

[nikos]

this is probably the last beta, click to download
https://www.zabkat.com/test/xplorer2_se ... t_beta.exe

changes since last beta

* Dropped pseudo-J (junction) attribute in cloud folders (OneDrive/DropBox), except for offline (pure cloud) files. Only applies for [S]tock attributes column.

* Media (audio/video) quick preview supports Play/Pause keyboard button

* Updated documentation; see new section for robust macros www.zabkat.com/x2h_7a.htm#mak_env

[Gandolf]

When I Open Inside, with 7-Zip, the xplorer2_setup64_ult_beta.exe and extract the files to a stand alone x² on a USB stick, I get two editor2_64.exe.manifest and xplorer2_64.exe.manifest files, dated 2019-11-16 and 2019-06-18.

I assume the earlier dated files are redundant. Why are they in the installer?

Also, even though it is run off a USB stick, it changes the registry settings. I had expected it would mess up the registry, so had already exported the settings. Even then, I have to delete HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ZabaraKatranemia Plc before I import the saved settings, otherwise the settings are a mess.

[nikos]

if you sidestep the installer, you are bound to find "surprises"
use TOOLS > OPTIONS menu to switch from registry to INI files for settings

[Gandolf]

if you sidestep the installer, you are bound to find "surprises"

Nothing surprises me at my age

use TOOLS > OPTIONS menu to switch from registry to INI files for settings

Been there - done that! x² modifies the registry, as soon as it runs, before I can change any options.

[nikos]

there are no registry incompatibilities between v5.5 and 6.1 to worry about

[Gandolf]

I'm not worried, I just like things neat and tidy

[Gandolf]

Run x² (6.0.0.8_beta) from the USB stick.
Change Save settings on exit to NO.
Close x².
Run x² (5.5.0.1) from the link on the Desktop.
Tools > Options > Save program state on exit is unchecked! It was checked, before I ran 6.0.0.8 off the USB stick!!!

x² (6.0.0.8_beta) has modified the registry, EVEN THOUGH SAVE SETTINGS ON EXIT IS NO.

[nikos]

storm in a teacup!

[Gandolf]

I read the tea leaves. NOT GOOD.